Network unlock on Cyanogenmod 4.4 kitkat rom

Hi, I'm trying to get my S3 i9300 (Orange, UK) network unlocked. I've read that from 4.3 you had to downgrade to 4.1. Does the same thing need than on 4.4 custom rom and is it safe? Any help appreciated.

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